CARMEN'S RESTAURANT.
4717 SINGLETON BLVD · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS
14 of 14 inspections passed. 39 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 102024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Ensure to place egg under ready to eat foods
Clean floor drain by dish machine to ensure that water doesn't stagnate
JUL 262023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Clean food scraps & ice that falls on ice (floor)
Ensure all food are properly covered>observed meat in freezer uncovered
JAN 42023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Renew RFSM with City of Dallas
Clean area/wall by dish machine>observed a lot of food debris
Fix wall by restrooms
JUN 252022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Label bulk ingredient containers/drink dispensers
Hand wet mops to dry
Eliminate the standing water on floor
Store clean dishes/utensils in a way to prevent contamination
Date marking required for cooked RTE foods
All food handler cards-expired. Food staff mst have current food handler training
Detail clean the exterior of reach-in-coolers/freezer doors
OCT 242021PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
No paper towels at hand sink - wait station
Address condensation build up ( bottom of reach in cooler water)
Cold foods must be maintained at 41 degrees or below. Cold diced potatoes observed at 77 degrees at counter
Check/repair 3 door reach in cooler at cool line- running high temperature
Detain clean the grills. Encrusted grease build up
Provide a covered trash can
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APR 282021PASSED9 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
stagnant water and food debris inside cooler units must be clean to avoid cross contamination ice machines dirty with black mold and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
food containers lids dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
missing blue lights in different areas to control pest activity
sanitizer containers at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
ceiling tiles broken with water marks in different areas must be replace or repair to avoid contamination
shelving under working tables and cooking equipment rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition front beer cooler units bottom surface rust and oxidize with stagnant water must
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
holes on ceiling in different areas must be close all holes to avoid pest harboring and chemical contamination by expose construction material
OCT 282020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
floors kitchen with cracks and rough surfaces -missing sealed surfaces - must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces
broken light shields on kitchen area must be have replace or repair kitchen area
holes on ceiling tiles inside kitchen area must be close all gaps or holes to avoid pest harboring
missing individual towels at hand sink must be have individual towels on all areas
floors and walls dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
cooked shrimp without cover or lid inside freezer unit also not date or day marking must be discard to avoid cross contamination PIC must be ensure food containers must be have cover or lids ins
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas
FEB 282020PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
employee using same towel to clean plates and clean food surfaces preparation must be use clean towels when contamination occurs on food plates
ceiling shield open on kitchen area with expose material must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination gap under back door entry to adjacent dining area must be replace or repair to prope
using thank you bags and recycle multi use plastic containers as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination during food preparation
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have proper date mark on food containers
cooking equipment -fryers- dirty with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing labels on food containers in all areas must be have proper labels in all areas
cooler units dirty inside and outside in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
cement floors inside kitchen area with rough and cracks surfaces must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces
food containers inside cooler units lids dirty with food debris, spills and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
AUG 212019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
guacamole measured at 49 degrees F; sliced ham measured at 50 degrees F; raw eggs measured at 60 degrees F
cloth towel(absorbent material) stored underneath the cutting board.
expired permits for all four staff members on site.
clean the soda nozzles thoroughly
JAN 292019PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
cheese 50'f, 51'f tomato 47;f meat 54'f
200 ppm chlorine
observed raw eggs and raw chicken above sodas observed raw meat store together with raw chicken
observed broken base board next to ice machine
observed utensils in the hand sink
cheeses, ham,meat
JUL 182018PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
hash brown 67° F
200 ppm chlorine
sanitizer bucket next to oil boxes
Ran meat store together with tomato, Raw meat above saucy
all food in coolers
observed roach in the kitchen
DEC 202017PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Boxes of raw shell eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Please keep eggs away and not over other ready to eat foods.
Mop cloths observed out of sanitizing solution.
Bare concrete throughout kitchen with standing water. Floors should be easily cleanable and non-porous
Reach in cooler showed 51°F and 57°F Pico de Gallo 52.3°F Diced Mushrooms 47.1°F Please ensure cold hold remains at 41°F or below.
Employees observed not wearing gloves upon beginning of inspection. Gloves observed being donned, but hand wash sink in kitchen production area blocked.
No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Please include proper preparation of sanitizer as part of opening procedures. Please have employees properly test sanitizer so that it remains in effecti
Ice scoop in beverage service area observed with handle resting on food ice.
Light bulb without shielding over tortilla chip service area.
Hand wash sink was used to store a stainless steel container with dirty water. Container was removed, but was later returned to hand wash sink.
JUN 72017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER
DEC 12016PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DAMAGED LIGHT BULB SHIELD
ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE
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